Ghassan Nassief is a seasoned corporate banker and transformation executive with over 24 years of experience in leading financial institutions and driving strategic turnaround initiatives in Saudi Arabia and the GCC. His expertise spans corporate banking, business development, and organizational restructuring, with a strong track record of elevating underperforming divisions, executing complex financing deals, and steering institutions through critical transformations.

Prior to joining Haykala, he was the Managing Director at Teneo, Ghassan led the firm’s presence in Saudi Arabia, spearheading client acquisition, brand development, and integrated advisory engagements across multiple service lines. Previously, as CEO of Halawani Exchange, he led a comprehensive turnaround strategy, overhauling governance, operations, and compliance, while pursuing strategic mergers and a joint venture with a global player. His prior roles include Head of International Corporate Banking at Emirates Islamic Bank, where he delivered a loan portfolio exceeding AED 3 billion, and senior regional leadership roles at Saudi Hollandi Bank, NCB, and Bank Albilad—each marked by substantial portfolio growth and client base expansion.

Ghassan holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.